By Tr Archana Rao for BIS Mumbai

The Installation Ceremony of the Interact Club of Don Bosco Senior Secondary School, Nerul, for the academic session 2026–2027 was held on September 30, 2026 at the Fourth Floor Multi-Purpose Hall. Organized under the guidance of Teacher-in-Charge Tr Archana Rao, ably assisted by Tr Deepa Alok, Tr Dnyaneshwar and Tr Lisa Jimmy, the solemn occasion marked the formal investiture of the new youth leadership council, reaffirming the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self" and inspiring civic responsibility, empathy, and active leadership among students.

The morning commenced on a reverent note as the gathering stood in unison for the National Anthem. This was followed by a gracious welcome of guests and dignitaries, where esteemed representatives from Rotary—including Rotary President Suhas Mistry, Immediate Past President (IPP) Nazia Momin, and Rotary Secretary Dr Ashwini—along with the school management, faculty, and students, were warmly received.

The ceremony proceeded with an address by the outgoing Interact President for the 2025–2026 session, Priyanshi Dash (Class 11 A). She reflected on her team's impactful journey alongside Treasurer Srishti Mishra, Secretary Deepti Singh, Vice President Jasleen Kaur, and Directors Ayushi, Ghrushnav Jagtap, Ahaana Anand, Simone Bijapurkar, and Akshara Sanjay Rajpurohit. She expressed sincere gratitude to the teachers-in-charge, school management, and Rotary mentors before extending her best wishes to the incoming council.

The incoming office bearers for the 2026–2027 session were then formally introduced:

President: Geet Mathurai (XI Hum)

Vice President: Huda Hanzala Tariq (8 B)

Secretary: Evan Francis Chiramel (XI SCI C)

Treasurer: Hussain Hamid Shaikh (XI COM A)

Director of Women Empowerment: Bhoomi Ashtankar (XI Hum)

Director of Health and Hygiene: Stuti Gajbhiv (8 A)

Director of Child Welfare: Aaron Sudhir Shinde (8 A)

Director of Skill Development: Madhusudan Ravi Mirani (8 C)

Director of Welfare of Senior Citizens: William Kuncheria Justin (8 B)

In her inaugural speech, incoming President Geet Mathurai outlined a purposeful roadmap focused on youth-driven community welfare, hygiene drives, and environmental sustainability. During the solemn Pinning Ceremony, President Suhas Mistry, IPP Nazia Momin, Secretary Dr Ashwini, and the school leadership pinned the badges of office onto the newly elected leaders.

Principal Ma’am addressed the gathering, commending the students' dedication and reminding them that true leadership thrives on humility and service. Rotary President Suhas Mistry then addressed the assembly, applauding Don Bosco’s steadfast partnership with Rotary and motivating the Interactors to lead positive social change.

The ceremony concluded with a well-articulated Vote of Thanks delivered by incoming Secretary Evan Francis Chiramel, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Rotary dignitaries, school management and the student volunteers whose seamless coordination made the event a grand success.